CHAPTER 337: CHAPTER 197: THE ASSOCIATION’S STRUGGLE

AM.

United Council Headquarters Building in Yun Gang Outer City, inside the combat command room.

On both sides of the oval redwood long table, shadows of people loomed, with nameplates of various identities laid on the table.

Outer City Councilmen, Council Representatives, the Chairman.....

Many had been notified to come temporarily, while others were using remote projection, with virtual light and shadow gathering at the seats opposite them.

"To witness the greatness of our Utopia is your honor."

"The transformation modules of your Chi Country are truly weak...."

A cold synthetic electronic voice repeatedly sounded, drawing the attention of everyone as they looked at the central projection on the wooden table.

A figure in golden armor rampaged and slaughtered all, slicing a flying device in half, leading to the forceful killing of a Gold General and a Council Representative.

The circular patterned emblem stood out, causing a middle-aged councilman to speak out in anger.

"Arrogant!"

"Three atrocious incidents in a row, assassinating our Yun Gang councilmen, these Utopia people are too arrogant!"

"Lin Chijiang, Director Zhao, may I ask when exactly will you catch the murderer?"

In the angry questioning, a member of the Chi General Guard spoke up.

"Councilman Zhou, do not worry, the murderer only escaped through an underground passage."

"We have already locked down the coastlines of Yun Gang and the various city defense gates, and additionally, the Heavenly Eye has filtered all sewer exits in the Outer City. Finding the suspect is only a matter of time."

While speaking, the projection on the wooden table quietly changed, switching to over a dozen four-sided small screens showing the scenes of Yun Gang’s coast and city defense heads.

Checkpoint interceptions, aerial patrols, and a carpet search.

Many Yun Gang Guards equipped with mechanical martial arts and Transformed People were in the teams, with the entire Outer City on full alert.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhixiong’s brows eased slightly, then he curiously asked: "Lin Chijiang, do we know which War General from Utopia this Transformed Person is?"

"Or is it Onite?"

As the words fell, many present had a flash in their eyes.

The man named Lin Chijiang was silent for a moment. Before he could answer, a council representative squinted and questioned.

"Zhou Zhixiong, why are you so sure it was done by Utopia?"

The tone was unfriendly, and everyone looked on.

Zhou Zhixiong was initially startled, then he pointed to the screen and retorted: "Councilman Zhang, do your eyes need a scanner installed?"

"Do you need me to analyze such an obvious Utopia mark for you again?"

"Zhou Zhixiong, what do you mean!"

"No meaning at all. Whatever you mean, that’s what I mean!"

"You!"

"Enough!"

A deep, stern voice interrupted the argument between the two. Suddenly, a flash of blue light appeared in the vacant seat at the right side of the round table, revealing a virtual projection.

Wearing a dark suit, sitting on a black chair.

With a square face, a high nose bridge, and eyes cold and stern.

Luo Wantao, Vice Chairman of the Association.

In an instant, the row of Gold Generals and ordinary councilmen standing behind the round table were silent as cicadas in winter.

The other councilmen and representatives sitting around the table had a flash in their eyes and looked at each other.

"No matter who did it, I just want a result!"

Luo Wantao looked around at everyone, the main seat empty, finally locking eyes with the other Vice Chairman on the left seat.

"Investigate!"

"Thoroughly investigate every detail!"

"Give everyone in Yun Gang an explanation! Including me! As the father of the deceased!"

The stern words fell, with everyone’s expressions varied.

The other Vice Chairman on the left side remained composed without speaking, Zhou Zhixiong was expressionless, and the other council representatives were similarly silent.

Buzz!

Just then, communication suddenly came through on site.

Lin Chijiang, who was deploying strategies, narrowed his eyes. The projection screen on the round table changed instantly, quickly showing the confrontation scene of the Black Crystal Hotel.

In addition, other regions in Yun Gang also showed similar situations.

Almost all were forces that had past grievances with Luo Hui and were now confronted by the Chi General Guard.

"Wu Chijiang?"

Lin Chijiang frowned in confusion, as did everyone else.

The previous deployment seemed not to include this step, right?

"I have already ordered Wu Chijiang to be in charge of apprehending all suspects."

"From now on, I will personally oversee this heinous attack incident."

Luo Wantao spoke with authority, causing Zhou Zhixiong and others to frown slightly.

"Vice Chairman Luo, isn’t this a bit against protocols?"

An older council representative with white-gray hair spoke in opposition, and Luo Wantao squinted at him.

"Against protocols?"

"I concurrently oversee Yun Gang’s public order. If you’re dissatisfied, you are welcome to report it to the General Council."

With a strong stance, the old council representative with gray hair opened his mouth but said nothing.

As things seemed irreversible and about to be settled.

Buzz!

The long-vacated main seat at the round table, behind the nameplate stating "General Chairman of the Association," finally had a virtual figure appear.

He yawned, appearing to be around fifty, with hair that’s neither long nor short.

His physique was somewhat thin, with a male secretary behind him draping a black wool coat over him.

In an instant, the faces of everyone present changed, all standing up respectfully.

"Chairman Li!!"

"Sit down, sit down, ha-ha. Didn’t expect everyone to gather so early despite the late hour."

With a soft laugh, he gestured for everyone not to stand on ceremony, his tone peaceful without a hint of sternness.

Everyone complied, except for Vice Chairman Luo, who remained seated all the while without any movement.

"How are things progressing now? Lin Chijiang."

He smiled again as he spoke, and the man named Lin Chijiang reported truthfully: "Reporting to Chairman Li, we are currently still identifying the attacker’s identity."